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Applebee's 20% Kick-back Day for Special Olympics Michigan Tuesday, Feb. 28

Gather on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at any of the participating Applebee's resuatrants throughout Southwest Michigan for a Special Olympics Michigan fundraiser. » Full Story

Young Athletes™ Program Gives Miracle Child and Family a Sense of Hope

Bernice “Bernie” Smith, 4-years old, was born 10 weeks premature. From the time she was born, she underwent 20 episodes of cardiac arrest and multiple heart surgeries within 24 hours. Doctors didn’t think she would make it past that day. » Full Story

Special Olympics Michigan Coach Honored as Teacher of the Year

Allegan special education teacher Jeff Grabber and Special Olympics Michigan coach, found out Monday he will receive in March the 2012 Council of Exceptional Children Teacher of the Year Award. » Full Story

Applebee’s Fundraiser Kicks Off Jan. 30 Throughout Southwest Michigan!

Special Olympics Michigan is excited to team up with Applebee’s, a restaurant dedicated to making a difference in the communities they serve. Applebee’s launched the regional fundraiser that will run Jan. 30, 2012 through Feb. 29, 2012. Applebee’s locations in Southwest Michigan will participate to support Special Olympics Michigan athletes. » Full Story

Law Enforcement Torch Run Kickoff Conference and Banquet

Michigan Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) started off the year on a great note at the Special Olympics Michigan 2012 LETR Kickoff Conference on Jan. 12 at the Holiday Inn in Midland. » Full Story

Forward Corporation Gears Up for Fundraiser to Benefit Special Olympics Michigan Athletes

Forward Corporation kicks off a fundraising promotion February 1 for the entire month of February to sell paper icons for $1 each at all 28 of their Shell Food Marts/Convenience Stores. » Full Story

Professional Athletes Have Their Heroes Too!

We would like to thank Detroit Lions players Jahvid Best, Corey Williams and Eric Wright for supporting Special Olympics Michigan athletes! They will be featured on billboards in the Detroit area through mid February. » Full Story

J&H Family Stores Community Kickback

All this month, J&H Family stores in West Michigan will be supporting Special Olympics Michigan athletes through their Community Kickback program. » Full Story

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